Two years ago, 8,106 out of 56,239 registered voters — or roughly 14% — participated in the primary.

This year, officials are shooting for a 15% turnout, hoping to attract 9,300 out of roughly 62,000 voters.

Tuesday is the last day to vote in the primary.

Ballots must be in by 7 p.m. Those merely post-marked on Tuesday will not be counted.

Residents can drop off the ballots at five locations — the Buena Vista Library, Joslyn Center, Tuttle Center, McCambridge Recreation Center and the city clerk’s office — between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturday and between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Tuesday.

The city clerk’s office will also be open for drop offs on Monday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Residents who lost or threw away their ballot can pick up a provisional ballot from the city clerk’s office. Provisional ballots are also due 7 p.m. Tuesday.